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The Joker's (Heath Ledger) rocket-propelled grenade launcher from Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. In a now-classic chase sequence, the Joker used his RPG launcher to attack the convoy transporting Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart).

This piece was rented for use on The Dark Knight and was also previously used on other productions, such as Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. While no longer present, the lot was originally accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity in which the film armorer identified it as having been "handled and operated by Heath Ledger in the tunnel truck chase scene" as demonstrated by its individual serial and optical sight serial numbers.

The Dark Knight is considered by many to be one of the greatest superhero films ever made, redefining the genre, with particular praise going to Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, for which he won a posthumous Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor. The film was nominated for a total of eight Academy Awards®, winning two.

This rocket-propelled grenade launcher is constructed of metal and Bakelite, powder-coated brown and black, and features a metal scope with glass lenses and a green nylon strap. The launcher was rigged with a battery-operated charge for the production of the film to simulate a rocket-launcher firing. This wiring was removed after filming, and the launcher is fully demilitarized and not capable of firing anything. The launcher exhibits some signs of wear, including minor scrapes to the paint, slight rust and discoloration to the exposed metal components, and some small white and red stains on the strap. Dimensions: 36" x 8" x 4" (91.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 10.25 cm)

Firearm deactivated; see firearm deactivation notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: $15,000 - 30,000

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